Vauxhall Combo
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc
Y8 DCSMOT history
Y8 DCS is a white diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,535 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2024
- Mileage
- 182,535 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 DCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Combo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 DCS was last recorded at 182,535 miles on 27 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 182,535 miles · 22 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 182,535 miles
- 2022 – 182,058 miles
- 2021 – 179,433 miles
- 2020 – 177,023 miles
- 2019 – 174,580 miles
- 2018 – 171,414 miles
- 2017 – 166,647 miles
- 2016 – 163,819 miles
- 2015 – 161,750 miles
- 2014 – 158,885 miles
- 2013 – 152,222 miles
- 2012 – 130,750 miles
- 2011 – 106,616 miles
- 2010 – 94,794 miles
- 2008 – 75,487 miles
- 2007 – 60,007 miles
- 2006 – 46,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,535 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 182,535 miles
- Test number
- 191876039563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,535 miles (+477)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,535 miles
- Test number
- 404479110279
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass182,058 miles (+2,625)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 182,058 miles
- Test number
- 339438043757
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear floor corroded outside of prescribed areas
- AdvisorySlight play in both track rod inner joints
Pass179,433 miles (+2,410)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 179,433 miles
- Test number
- 614372126695
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber damp
- AdvisorySlight play in both nearside and offside inner rack joints
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but secure
Pass177,023 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 177,023 miles
- Test number
- 241566053422
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail177,023 miles (+2,443)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,023 miles
- Test number
- 197133376293
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner track rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,580 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 174,580 miles
- Test number
- 150133064379
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Fail174,580 miles (+3,166)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,580 miles
- Test number
- 528266464661
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front pads are low
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack inner joints
Pass171,414 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 171,414 miles
- Test number
- 621368754532
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Fail171,411 miles (+4,764)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,411 miles
- Test number
- 198206377607
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,647 miles (+2,828)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 166,647 miles
- Test number
- 184555962780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass163,819 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 163,819 miles
- Test number
- 639223562277
- AdvisoryNsr tyre starting to perish
Pass161,750 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 161,750 miles
- Test number
- 716516415260
- NoteClutch worn
Fail161,750 miles (+2,865)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,750 miles
- Test number
- 626670615298
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteClutch worn
Pass158,885 miles (+6,663)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 158,885 miles
- Test number
- 226075084152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,222 miles (+21,472)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 152,222 miles
- Test number
- 107968443190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,750 miles (+24,134)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 130,750 miles
- Test number
- 769212812116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 106,616 miles
- Test number
- 825262051023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,616 miles (+11,822)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,616 miles
- Test number
- 335310351051
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass94,794 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 94,794 miles
- Test number
- 730939220012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,788 miles (+19,301)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,788 miles
- Test number
- 700108920032
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass75,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,487 miles
- Test number
- 950009998160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,483 miles (+15,476)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,483 miles
- Test number
- 234619598153
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass60,007 miles (+13,993)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 60,007 miles
- Test number
- 311864297111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,014 miles
- Test number
- 771561896185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 DCS
- Does Y8 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y8 DCS expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 DCS?
- The MOT on Y8 DCS expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y8 DCS done?
- Y8 DCS was recorded at 182,535 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2023, an average of 8,088 miles a year.
- Has Y8 DCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 DCS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y8 DCS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y8 DCS find?
- Y8 DCS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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